Company Description
Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide.
The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment provides capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process from before filing to after a final judgment has been entered; and to a law firm that has agreed to take a case on a contingent fee or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client.
This segment also offers legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance services. The Asset Management and Other Services segment manages legal finance assets on behalf of third-party investors, as well as provides other services to the legal industry.
The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
| Country | Guernsey |
| Founded | 2009 |
| IPO Date | Apr 5, 2010 |
| Industry | Asset Management |
| Sector | Financials |
| Employees | 172 |
| CEO | Christopher Bogart |
Contact Details
Address: Oak House, Hirzel Street Saint Peter Port, GY1 2NP Guernsey | |
| Phone | 44 1481 723 450 |
| Website | burfordcapital.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | BUR |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 1714174 |
| CUSIP Number | G17977110 |
| ISIN Number | GG00BMGYLN96 |
| SIC Code | 6199 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christopher Peter Bogart J.D. | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | PRE 14A | Other preliminary proxy statements |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 17, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Feb 12, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G | Filing |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 14, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |